Peter Bone
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(9 years, 2 months ago)
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Sajid Javid
I respect the hon. Gentleman, but given the utter shambles of his party’s EU policy I am surprised that he wants to ask that question. It is clear that free trade is hugely important to the prosperity of our nation, and that means working with our EU partners on more free trade agreements. That is at the heart of our renegotiation, because we want more free trade with an EU that is outward looking, not just inward looking.
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
First, may I congratulate the new Leader of the Opposition on his shift in policy in making Labour more Eurosceptic?
Is it not the truth that the European Union holds us back on free trade? Does our current account deficit of some £50 billion not prove that we would be better off out of the EU, with more free trade, more jobs and more business?
Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
The previous Secretary of State gave his approval for Rushden Lakes, a major retail and leisure facility in my constituency. The development is now well under way, and it will create thousands of jobs. Will the Secretary of State find time in his calendar next year to show his support for the development and for the success of Conservative economic policy?
Sajid Javid
Yes, absolutely, and I hope that Mrs Bone will be able to join us.